WME co-CEOs Patrick Whitesell and Ariel Emanuel maintain operational control of the agency. But Klein’s appointment is seen as a sign of Silver Lake exerting some influence as WME prepares to absorb IMG, a much larger, more internationally focused entity that the heavyweight showbiz percentery.

“Peter’s impressive track record and international experience will be a tremendous asset as we begin a new and exciting chapter in our company’s history,” said Whitesell and Emanuel in a statement. “Peter’s proven ability to structure and manage teams on a global scale, and bring rigor and organizational effectiveness to businesses large and small, will help to strengthen both WME and IMG.”

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WME has tapped former Microsoft CFO Peter Klein for the same post at the agency that is poised for a big expansion next year with its pending acquisition of IMG Worldwide. Klein’s hire comes a few days after WME and its private equity partner Silver Lake reached an agreement to hire sports management powerhouse IMG […]

WME has tapped former Microsoft CFO Peter Klein for the same post at the agency that is poised for a big expansion next year with its pending acquisition of IMG Worldwide. Klein’s hire comes a few days after WME and its private equity partner Silver Lake reached an agreement to hire sports management powerhouse IMG […]

WME has tapped former Microsoft CFO Peter Klein for the same post at the agency that is poised for a big expansion next year with its pending acquisition of IMG Worldwide. Klein’s hire comes a few days after WME and its private equity partner Silver Lake reached an agreement to hire sports management powerhouse IMG […]

WME has tapped former Microsoft CFO Peter Klein for the same post at the agency that is poised for a big expansion next year with its pending acquisition of IMG Worldwide. Klein’s hire comes a few days after WME and its private equity partner Silver Lake reached an agreement to hire sports management powerhouse IMG […]

WME has tapped former Microsoft CFO Peter Klein for the same post at the agency that is poised for a big expansion next year with its pending acquisition of IMG Worldwide. Klein’s hire comes a few days after WME and its private equity partner Silver Lake reached an agreement to hire sports management powerhouse IMG […]

WME has tapped former Microsoft CFO Peter Klein for the same post at the agency that is poised for a big expansion next year with its pending acquisition of IMG Worldwide. Klein’s hire comes a few days after WME and its private equity partner Silver Lake reached an agreement to hire sports management powerhouse IMG […]

WME has tapped former Microsoft CFO Peter Klein for the same post at the agency that is poised for a big expansion next year with its pending acquisition of IMG Worldwide. Klein’s hire comes a few days after WME and its private equity partner Silver Lake reached an agreement to hire sports management powerhouse IMG […]